Has monster home-run power and great hands (which he uses in plate coverage effectively). Is also a huge target (6-4, 235 pounds) at first base.

Flaws:

Doesn't draw enough walks to maximize his tremendous power, and also lacks plate discipline. Also, he is a bit defensively challenged.

Career Potential:

Mammoth power hitter with some upside.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

California League (A)

Rookie of the Year

2012

California League (A)

All-Star Team

2012

Movements & Injuries

2014

9/11/2014

Missed 2 games (wrist injury).

9/09/2014

Wrist injury, day-to-day.

9/02/2014

Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).

8/10/2014

Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).

7/23/2014

Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).

7/19/2014

Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).

5/03/2014

Contract purchased from Salt Lake (AAA).

3/13/2014

Assigned by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to their minor league camp.

1/14/2014

Invited to spring training by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Career Transactions

2011

6/06/2011

Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 1st round (17th overall) in 2011.

Player News

Angels option C.J. Cron to AAA Salt Lake | 07/19/2014 5:53 PM

News

Angels optioned DH C.J. Cron to Triple-A Salt Lake.

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Impact

It's a surprising move given the power that Cron has provided this season, but the Angels needed to clear a spot for new closer Huston Street. Cron should be back up pretty soon. He has nine homers and 27 RBI in 53 games.

C.J. Cron hits ninth homer | 07/06/2014 1:46 AM

News

C.J. Cron went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer against the Astros on Saturday.

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Impact

That makes nine homers in 149 at-bats for Cron, who has done an excellent Mark Trumbo impersonation since getting the call. He's probably never going to be much of an OBP guy, but he's an asset in mixed leagues at the moment.

Cron homers twice in loss to Royals | 06/28/2014 12:00 AM

News

C.J. Cron went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in the Angels' 8-6 loss to the Royals on Friday.

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Impact

Cron hit both of his homers off of Royals starter Jason Vargas. He was the DH in this one and gave the Angels some nice production from the seven hole. He now has eight home runs on the year. While he's never going to get the same attention that teammates Albert Pujols and Mike Trout get, Cron has been productive when he's been given chances to play. With Raul Ibanez out of the picture, Cron should have plenty of ABs. He's slashing .301/.328/.577 in 123 ABs.

Cron goes 2-for-4 with RBI against the Twins | 06/26/2014 1:18 AM

News

C.J. Cron finished 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI against the Twins on Wednesday to help propel the Angels to a 6-2 victory.

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Impact

The Angels have taken the first two games of a three-game set against the Twins and have won 17 of 21 at home. Their young designated hitter Cron has responded well to everyday at-bats since Raul Ibanez's release, banging out a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 7-for-17 (.412) with three homers and four RBI. The 24-year-old slugger owns a robust .294/.323/.529 and is worth owning in standard mixed formats. Currently owned in only 4.4% of ESPN leagues, expect Cron to be one of fantasy's most added players over the next few weeks.

Cron homers in third straight to lead Angels | 06/22/2014 11:14 PM

News

C.J. Cron homered in his third consecutive game on Sunday, powering the Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.

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Impact

Cron victimized Yu Darvish with a solo blast in the fourth inning. With Raul Ibanez out of the picture, the 24-year-old slugger is primed for everyday playing time and makes for a tremendous addition in all mixed leagues. He's now hitting .286/.310/.536 with six homers and 18 RBI through his first 112 at-bats.

Howie Kendrick doubled in Josh Hamilton to win it in the 10th. Cron's homer in the eighth off Nick Martinez was his fifth since his callup. His fantasy value is on the way back up with Raul Ibanez getting released; he should get regular DH at-bats for as long as he proves worthy.

C.J. Cron goes hitless in loss | 05/26/2014 10:51 PM

News

C.J. Cron made his third start in four games Monday, but finished 0-for-3 against the Mariners.

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Impact

It's interesting that Cron got the nod over Grant Green again, with those two likely contesting for one roster spot upon Josh Hamilton's return. Green hasn't played any of the last three days, even though he has better overall numbers than Cron and his presence in left would have given the Angels a better defense today (Cron started at DH, putting Raul Ibanez in the outfield). It's clear Cron is Scioscia's favorite of the two, though it won't be completely up to Scioscia who stays when Hamilton returns.

C.J. Cron homers against Blue Jays | 05/12/2014 10:20 PM

News

C.J. Cron homered in his second straight game Monday off the Jays' Steve Delabar.

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Impact

Cron didn't play Sunday, but he hit first big-league homer in Saturday's win. He's 11-for-28 with three doubles and six RBI since his callup. He deserves to keep playing until he cools off, no matter what that means for Raul Ibanez.

Cron smacks first MLB homer in victory | 05/10/2014 4:17 PM

News

C.J. Cron smacked his first major league home run in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.

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Impact

Cron went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored on the day. His third-inning solo homer was a prodigious blast which traveled an estimated 468 feet to the second deck in left-center field. The 24-year-old is hitting .417 (10-for-24) with one home run, three doubles, and five RBI over his first seven games in the majors and is worth a flier in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.

C.J. Cron hitting cleanup on Monday | 05/05/2014 6:29 PM

News

C.J. Cron is batting cleanup for the Angels on Monday.

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Impact

Cron has five hits and a couple RBI in his first nine major league at-bats, and the Halos are showing a lot of faith in him by putting him in the No. 4 hole. It's especially notable because they're facing a right-hander, which isn't good news for Raul Ibanez. Ibanez has batted just .144/.222/.289 in the early going.

C.J. Cron goes 3-for-5, knocks in two | 05/04/2014 12:41 AM

News

C.J. Cron went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in his major league debut Saturday against the Rangers.

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Impact

Cron doubled in a run in his first at-bat and later added his second RBI on a broken-bat single. The 24-year-old isn't guaranteed anything close to regular at-bats at the moment, but we wouldn't mind seeing him start over Raul Ibanez. He probably played his way into Sunday's lineup with tonight's performance.